Science Technician

Prospero Teaching; Slough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Slough is seeking a skilled Science Technician to support the science department. This full-time role, term-time only, involves preparing lab equipment, ensuring safety standards, and maintaining laboratories. Ideal candidates possess a science-related qualification and experience in a lab environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school lab or similar setting.
• A valid science-related qualification.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and equipment for practical experiments.
• Maintain laboratories and prep rooms.
• Support science staff in lessons.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Health and safety awareness

Education

Science-related qualification

Job description

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Job Title: Science Technician
Area: Slough
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time only (39 weeks)
Salary: Pro-rata salary based on weeks worked
Working hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday to Friday

Brief description:
Support science teaching by preparing equipment and materials for practical lessons.

About the school:
A forward-thinking and inclusive school offering a supportive environment for staff and students.

About the role:
We are seeking a skilled and organised Science Technician to support the science department. The role involves preparing and maintaining lab equipment, assisting in lessons, and ensuring health and safety standards are met.

We’re looking for a dedicated candidate to:

• Prepare materials and equipment for practical experiments
• Maintain laboratories and prep rooms
• Support science staff in lessons when needed
• Ensure all health and safety guidelines are followed

Requirements –
The ideal candidate would have:

• Experience working in a school lab or similar setting
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A science-related qualification
• Awareness of health and safety in a lab environment

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy.Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

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